Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,568 indexed permits · 13,045 active contractors · 10,983 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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J & J CARPENTRY LLC
2026-03-09
📍 6810 S INDIANA AVE
Roofing
TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-09
📍 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
HVAC/Mech
MIREX ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION,
2026-03-09
📍 224 S ASHLAND AVE
General Construction

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2026-03-09 Roofing $1,500 6810 S INDIANA AVE
Owner: AWO··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPAIR. AREA: 600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF REPAI… J & J CARPENTRY LLC
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2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $332,000 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
Owner: MAU··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESTROOM ON THE 12TH FLO… TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-03-09 Fire Protection 210 N PEORIA ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107104… TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-03-09 Demolition $27,500 6413 S EBERHART AVE
Owner: COO··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE CARTER'S EXCAVATING & GRADING COMPANY
2026-03-09 General Construction 545 N DEARBORN ST TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 5, MAX. LENGTH: 110 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 450 FT. LOCAT… THE W. J. MC GUIRE COMPANY
2026-03-09 General Construction $20,000 224 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: 224··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100989055. REVISION OF TOILET AND DRYER EXHAUST… MIREX ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION,
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2026-03-09 General Construction $47,000 30 S WACKER DR
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… JOHN F KNIGHTLY
2026-03-09 General Construction $4,500 718 N SAWYER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CESAR HERMOSILLO
2026-03-09 General Construction $4,000 110 N WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOC… CFP LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS LLC
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2026-03-09 Roofing $31,470 4722 N CAMPBELL AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE BUILDERS, I
2026-03-09 Roofing $91,000 2024 W 79TH ST SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 8000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: EXTE… CHAMPION ROOFING INC
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2026-03-09 General Construction 1401 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: CTL··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101061518 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… CHAS. BENDER COMPANY
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2026-03-09 General Construction $5,000 3942 W GLADYS AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-03-09 General Construction 342 S KOSTNER AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101043707 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… TFWA CORPORATION
2026-03-09 General Construction $289,463 101 N WACKER DR LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $12,000 1040 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODEL OF AN EXISTING CONDO LOCATED ON THE 34TH F… TEMCO CONTRACTING, LLC
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2026-03-09 General Construction $3,308,821 7141 S MORGAN ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CRBC - CPS SCHOOL - NO CHANGE IN USE. EXCEL ACADAMY OF ENGLEWOOD… CHRISTOPHER GARZA
2026-03-09 Signage $18,000 7263 W TALCOTT AVE
Owner: CAT··· 🔒
ILLUMINATED, DOUBLE SIDED 34 SQ/FT GROUND SIGN WITH 18 SQ/FT EMC. N/E LOT LOCAT… PARVIN-CLAUSS SIGN COMPANY
2026-03-09 Roofing $110,000 4753 N BROADWAY
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
NEW HEAT PUMP OR REFRIGERATION EQUIP., ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT = YES .… METHOD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
2026-03-09 General Construction $5,000 2937 N MAJOR AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-03-09 General Construction $6,000 5429 S ELLIS AVE
Owner: HOW··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … PENNY'S CONSTRUCTION
2026-03-09 Plumbing 1331 S WELLS ST 16 TEMPORARY TRAILER(S) IN CONNECTION WITH WORK UNDER PERMIT 101075594. 2 PORTAB… PEPPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-03-09 Plumbing $24,492 3011 W 54TH ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-03-09 General Construction 303 E WACKER DR
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS. START DATE: 3/9/2026. END DA… PINNACLE ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction $1,000 8558 S WABASH AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 2001 S MICHIGAN AVE FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106434… POLICE/TRONICS INC
2026-03-09 Windows/Doors $750,000 801 W NORTH AVE
Owner: 500··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC
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2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $100,000 1 E WACKER DR
Owner: ZAC··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS / INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT SP… KELSO-BURNETT CO.
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2026-03-09 Signage $5,000 10655 S HALSTED ST
Owner: BAL··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF SHELL LOGO SIGN ON THE WEST SIDE OF CANOPY PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
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2026-03-09 Signage $5,000 10655 S HALSTED ST
Owner: BAL··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF SHELL LOGO SIGN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CANOPY PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
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2026-03-09 Signage $10,000 10655 S HALSTED ST CONVERTING CITGO PRICE SIGN TO SHELL PRICE SIGN PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
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2026-03-09 Signage $5,000 10655 S HALSTED ST
Owner: BAL··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF SHELL LOGO SIGN ON NORTH SIDE OF THE CANOPY PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
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2026-03-09 Windows/Doors $5,000 210 E PEARSON ST
Owner: RUB··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… PRO-CORE BUILDERS INC
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2026-03-09 General Construction $50,000 2115 N DAMEN AVE
Owner: 211··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: TENANT BUILDOUT FOR SMOOTHIE CAFE SHOP WITH INCIDENTAL WINE… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
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2026-03-09 General Construction $100,000 5228 S GREENWOOD AVE
Owner: MYR··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS / ADDITION TO EXISTING 2 STORY RESIDENCE, 172 U… PURE VOLTAGE SERVICES,INC.
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2026-03-09 Solar $14,621 8558 S WABASH AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-03-09 Solar $23,851 8558 S WABASH AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-03-09 Plumbing 1536 N HALSTED ST FOR PERMIT 101076864: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL C… MAYDAY PLUMBING CORP
2026-03-09 General Construction 1905 N NORDICA AVE FINAL REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT NO 100702821 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPEC… MATTHEW CAIRO
2026-03-09 Solar $22,699 2937 N MAJOR AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
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2026-03-09 Roofing $237,320 4500 S WABASH AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 9870 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… KORELLIS ROOFING INC.
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2026-03-09 Windows/Doors $15,000 2526 S HALSTED ST
Owner: XIA··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REPLACE EXISTING BASEMENT CEILING FOR FIRE SEPARATION AS PER PLAN… SUN N INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction 410 S MICHIGAN AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101051632 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… LAHMAN CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 77 W WACKER DR
Owner: SAR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107640… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-03-09 General Construction $46,877 2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ
Owner: EQU··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… REX ELECT. & TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-03-09 Fire Protection $4,000,000 1650 W CORNELIA AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: SCOPE FOR BOILER REPLACEMENT AND AIR HANDLING UNIT REPLACEM… LEELECTRIC INC.
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 1371 W RANDOLPH ST FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101074242. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… SMG SECURITY HOLDING LLC,
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 1400 N KINGSBURY ST
Owner: 860··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… SMG SECURITY HOLDING LLC,
2026-03-09 Structural $8,000 8618 W LELAND AVE NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK: REPLACE PLASTER WITH DRYWALL IN BEDROOMS AND LIVING… FRANK & CISCO'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-03-09 General Construction 1300 W NEWPORT AVE FOR PERMIT 101071984: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… SLS ELECTRICAL SERVICE
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 900 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: JMB··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107704… CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 4840 N MARINE DR FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10104742… CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-03-09 Fire Protection 1950 W POLK ST FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $230,000 8045 S KENWOOD AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF SEVERAL SPACES IN SCHOOL TO FACILITAT… CORDOS DEVELOPMENT & ASSOCIATES, LLC
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2026-03-09 Fire Protection 444 W LAKE ST
Owner: RIV··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107788… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
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2026-03-09 Pool/Spa $111,000 24 E WASHINGTON ST
Owner: WEI··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 8TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. NO… CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
2026-03-09 General Construction $20,000 10557 S LEAVITT ST
Owner: R.J··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 2ND FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY, SINGLE FAMILY RESI… LINDSEY LATHAM
2026-03-09 General Construction $10,701 900 W NELSON ST
Owner: ADV··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-03-09 General Construction $10,160 225 E CHICAGO AVE
Owner: ANN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-03-09 General Construction $15,000 700 N SACRAMENTO BLVD
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-03-09 Plumbing $20,000 3530 W DICKENS AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL AND FINISHES. (NO EL… NEW ERA CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-03-09 Roofing $30,000 1539 N LOREL AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-03-09 General Construction $142,000 11643 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBRC: EXPANSION EXISTING NAIL SALON (#11645-NO CHANGE) INTO ADJACENT EX… NHU PHAM
2026-03-09 Violation 401 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 401 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 401 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 401 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 5351 W CRYSTAL ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2608 E 93RD ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 4650 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 4027 W PATTERSON AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR PLATFORM OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 4655 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 5351 W CRYSTAL ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2206 N MILWAUKEE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 3501 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 3501 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2206 N MILWAUKEE AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2608 E 93RD ST MAINTAIN WINDOW SASH OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 3656 W EDDY ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR GUTTER OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 4027 W PATTERSON AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2608 E 93RD ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 3232 W 85TH PL REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2608 E 93RD ST SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 3534 N FREMONT ST OPEN OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2608 E 93RD ST REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPUTTY WINDOW PANES OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE CHIMNEY CAPPING OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 4027 W PATTERSON AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 4655 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 5351 W CRYSTAL ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 2706 E 75TH PL ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation 7955 S CLYDE AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 99 permits/30d Active 458 (281) Solar $13,902 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 103 (45) Landscaping & Exterior $31,299 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 87 (66) HVAC $7,671 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 79 (44) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
5. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 75 (45) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 72 (34) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 5 permits/30d Active 66 (17) Electrical $90,653 Verifying…
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (22) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 5 permits/30d Active 57 (30) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 6 permits/30d Active 56 (27) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 9 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 51 (33) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 Verifying…
18. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 49 (34) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
20. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 48 (24) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 47 (28) Signage $3,860 🔒 Reveal
23. ROBERT MILCHLING 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 46 (42) Electrical $2,851 Verifying…
24. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
25. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13568+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and ROBERT LESNICKI. PermitGrab tracks 13,045 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,686 new building permits alongside 10,983 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

Three plays that win in Chicago

Lists are for mailing. Phones are for closing.

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The same-day call

Filter Chicago to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Chicago — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

10,983 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
401 N WABASH AVE 1846 RIC*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 68-G PET*** 2 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** County assessor
777 N MICHIGAN AVE 600 JUN*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 1429 401*** 206 properties County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13568 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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